About Us

Fueling Human Creativity

We bring YouTube Creators and Investors together as partners in revenue sharing securities.

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built for the growing 
creator economy

According to a Goldman Sachs 2023 report, the Creator Economy could roughly double in size, growing to $480 billion by 2027. 

This increase is driven by two major factors: growing demand for user-generated content and increasing monetization opportunities. (globenewswire.com)

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an innovative
solution

Our mission is to empower Creators with access to crowdfunding and provide Investors with revenue-sharing securities in the Creator Economy through our GigaStar Market.

GigaStar streamlines capital raising and uses an innovative revenue distribution process using Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) and blockchain smart contracts.

Investing involves risk of loss and liquidity risk.

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SEC-REGISTERED & FINRA MEMBER PLATFORM

Our crowdfunding capital raising platform is required to adhere to applicable SEC and FINRA rules and regulations. 

GigaStar’s investment crowdfunding portal is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). 

GigaStar Portal LLC dba GigaStar Market, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Creator Networks Inc (DBA GigaStar), is a funding portal registered with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Financial Institution Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). 

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our dream team

We are comprised of finance, media, and technology professionals with a successful entrepreneurial track record. Inspired by Creators, we are democratizing the Creator Economy to help YouTube Creators finance their ambitions, partner with Investors, and do what they love.

  • Hazem Dawani

    Hazem Dawani

    Chief Executive Officer

    Fearless serial entrepreneur with a Karate black belt, and a world ping pong champion in a previous life.

  • Sarah McNabb

    Sarah McNabb

    Chief Marketing Officer

    Illustrator, fintech marketer, crypto pro, horror movie buff, and Oxford comma user sweating the brand details.

  • Mohammed Asfour

    Mohammed Asfour

    Chief Operating Officer

    Bitcoin follower, YouTube expert, and champion of the Creator Economy who can jam out Pink Floyd on his guitar.

  • Jason Aubrey

    Jason Aubrey

    Chief Architect

    Verified Chess Master bringing real-world value to Blockchain and Smart Contract tech between scuba dives.

  • Victor Glava

    Victor Glava

    Chief Technology Officer

    Ex-mountain climbing dad of two, electric pickup driver, and runner sprinting with a full charge for tech excellence.

  • Rudy Fasouliotis

    Rudy Fasouliotis

    Vice President of Technology

    Pilot and Ducati enthusiast managing infrastructure & operations with the bold spirit of a honey badger.

  • Hala Saleh

    Hala Saleh

    Vice President of Product

    Author, mom, artisan & Seattle mountain racer applying discovery & the scientific method to product development.

  • Amanda Zimmerman

    Amanda Zimmerman

    Senior Digital Product Designer

    When not dancing to Techno & House music, this plant mom can be found researching Human Centered Design.

  • Danny Sabana

    Danny Sabana

    Senior Software Engineer

    A Peru-born windsurfing Californian with a Rottweiler named Buffy who applies discipline in developing software.

  • Byron Moore

    Byron Moore

    Front End Software Engineer

    Nebraskan and lover of spicy foods creating digital experiences under the close supervision of his dog and cat.

  • Britt Carter

    Britt Carter

    Creator Success Manager

    Previously working with MrBeast, this globetrotting foodie dishes up white-glove service experiences to Creators.

  • Andy Faberlle

    Andy Faberlle

    Director of Partnerships

    A bilingual poker player & former national swimming champion ready to help YouTube Creators reach new heights.

  • Edward Shafer

    Edward Shafer

    Partnerships Manager

    When he's not championing Creators and gamers, this former personal trainer is rooting for the Chicago Blackhawks.

  • Joshua James

    Joshua James

    Discord Community Manager

    Web3 enthusiast, fun uncle, and veteran gamer passionately engaging global online communities from Reno, Nevada.

  • Desiree Martinez

    Desiree Martinez

    Creator Ambassador

    YouTuber, podcaster, author, Mario Kart champ, and hot mess mom and wife helping Creators thrive.

  • Missy Marren

    Missy Marren

    Operations Administrator

    A former pro dancer for 2 NBA teams and Swiftie who streamlines processes under the supervision of her dog, Chance.

  • Ken Yong

    Ken Yong

    Director of Finance

    A CPA, financial operations leader, and early crypto fanboy who catches NBA games between comedy films.

  • Chris Nagy

    Chris Nagy

    Finance Advisor

    New Yorker and strategic CFO contributing to high-performing companies. Avid traveler who has visited over 50 countries.

  • Douglas Tucker

    Douglas Tucker

    Strategic Advisor

    A dad, dog lover, and GC of a NASDAQ-listed company leveraging VC, M&A, and IPO experience to advise management.

  • Wael Attili

    Wael Attili

    Design Strategist

    Media and design entrepreneur who dreams in hex colors and font types while traveling the world.

  • Timothy Gorham

    Timothy Gorham

    Contributor

    Systems architect, DeFi pro, and dad of 3 who is focused on the tech that will power the future of Fintech and Web3.

  • Firas Otaibi

    Firas Otaibi

    Contributor

    New media expert and classically trained mathematician pioneering solutions for the digital community.

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